After graduating cum laude from Amherst College, Brockman studied law at Columbia Law School.  During a distinguished law career in which he became a Partner and Senior Counsel with the law firm of Tenzer Greenblatt, he represented a number of celebrity clients and many residents and homeowners of the Pines.  He specialized in corporate, real estate, and trusts and estate matters. 

Alan was first elected to the FIPPOA Board in 1976 and served a total of  36 years.  In 1978 he was elected Treasurer, serving for four years.  He was elected President in 1982, a position he held until 2006.  Subsequently he was named Director Emeritus.  In addition to FIPPOA, Brockman served as a long-time Trustee of Congregation B'Nai Olam  in the Pines.

During Brockman's presidency, FIPPOA evolved from a homeowners association with a limited scope of managing a marina to an organization working closely with the Town of Brookhaven to manage a wide range of governmental affairs in the community.  He also developed an extensive relationship with state and federal officials to support FIPPOA's work. Alan was responsible for helping draft and ratify the first set of zoning regulations that would govern building and development for several decades.  Association assets were enhanced during his tenure, with the rebuilding of the harbor and marina property and the reconstruction of the community center that was completed as Whyte Hall in 2006. He oversaw two beach replenishment projects and led the creation of the FIPPOA Charitable Foundation.

Francisco Silva
 

A Pines resident and contractor, Francisco Silva was always the person with the biggest smile in the harbor. He met every boat just in case one of his clients needed him when they got off the ferry.   Aside from always being available, Francisco was a true friend to his clients as well.   No job was too small, or too large.   Francisco lived in the Pines from March thru November for the past twenty five years.   He would return to his beloved Brazil from December thru February and it was there that he succumbed to a heart attack that took him away from us years before his time.   He will always be remembered for his kindness, his skills and his lovable accent that had his interpretations and meaning.   A really good guy all around, and a caring resident.